What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Manager position at Smithville ISD?
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for oversight of all financial and business affairs of the district. Provide leadership for the district's financial services activity to ensure legally sound and effective management practices. Direct and monitor the management and investment of all district funds and ensure they are adequately protected Serve as chief financial advisor and budget advisor the the superintendent and board of trustees.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or other related field.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Advanced knowledge of school finance, budgeting, accounting systems, and economics
Knowledge of information/data processing systems and financial applications
Ability to resolve conflict, listen, and appropriately respond to concerns
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Administrative or management experience preferred
Experience with supervisory responsibility in the fields of finance or accounting preferred
Administrative Pay Grade 5, 226 days
Interviews will begin on December 1, 2023
Position will begin on April 1, 2024
